TeamGB riders selected for TdN 2026

The identities of the eight riders that will represent the ACU and Great Britain at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations in Spain on 26-27 September have been confirmed.

TeamGB manager, Sam Connor, has selected a squad on behalf of the Auto-Cycle Union that he feels will give Great Britain the best chance of success at the annual teams competition.

He has also consulted with newly-appointed TeamGB women’s manager, Donna Fox, to support the selection of the strongest ACU rider line-up for that particular class.

The TeamGB riders that will compete in Arteixo, Spain are:

ACU men’s team

George Hemingway, Harry Hemingway, Harry Turner

ACU women’s team

Kaytlyn Adshead, Emma Bristow, Alice Minta

ACU challenge team

Matilda Arbon, Harison Skelton

“This selection process was largely focused on ACU TrialGB performance with an overlay of results from FIM events and other ACU national trials in the UK including the Scottish Six Days Trial,” Sam explained. 

“The ACU has had to make some difficult decisions this year but I believe the blend and balance of the chosen riders will give us the best chance of performing well as a team on this world stage. 

“Our ambition is to win all three classes. We are not there to make up numbers and we expect our TeamGB riders to put in the work and effort, both on and off the machine over the coming months, to arrive in Arteixo in the best possible shape.”

September’s event will mark the return to Trial des Nations competition for ten-time FIM TrialGP Women’s World Champion Emma Bristow who will bring some invaluable experience to the TeamGB camp.

 “We are super excited to see Emma Bristow back in the team following some very impressive rides in the 2026 TrialGB series,” Sam said. 

“Equally, our younger pairing of Matilda (Arbon) and Harison (Skelton) in the Challenge des Nations field represents some of the best rising talent at world level which is great for UK trials. This is effectively a junior pairing that consists of one FIM Trial3 (125cc) rider and someone competing in the FIM Trial2 Women’s category.”